Analyst - Cost Management - Portland Company Name: Kroger Manufacturing Position Type: Employee FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: Partner with Category Managers to implement the Collaborative Category Optimization (CCO) Process in designated categories. Responsible for the management of Data, including: the gathering, summarizing, and analyzing of Data necessary for CCO. Communicate analysis of Data to Category Managers and Support the communication of Data to supplier Representiatives. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, Integrity, diversity, inclusion and Safety of others. Essential Job Functions: * Collect and validate Data from Internal Systems and supplier sources as needed * Conduct supply market ReSearch to determine market trends and Insights * Perform required key analyses, including Financial analysis, market analysis, Commodity Pricing analysis, and supplier Performance analysis * Draw Insights and document findings from CCO and market analyses * Work with Category Managers to Develop negotiation materials for supplier engagement * Prepare Category Improvement Projections and conduct post-Implementation variance analysis * Ensure recommendations align with the Customer 1st Strategy * Demonstrate Leadership within the team structure and activities * Assist Managers in identifying capabilities and Processes that drive continuous Improvement * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Minimum Position Qualifications: * 2 year's experience analyzing and interpreting Data * Strong Knowledge of Financial statements and Programs available to retrieve information (e.g. KCMSDW, Business Objects) * Ability to synthesize analyses into compelling written Communications * CrEative, alert to New ways of approaching tasks * Ability to be collaborative and work with and through committees * Highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking * Strong computer skills * Effective communication skills * Ability to travel independently Desired Previous Job Experience: * Previous experience in a Category management role * Knowledge of Kroger Mechandising Processes * Process Analyst, Procurement Analyst, Category Manager, or Capital Management Analyst /Sr. Analyst in highly quantitative function * Bachelor's degree Education Level: Bachelor's Required Required Travel: Up to 25% Required Certifications/Licenses: None Position Type: Full-Time Regions: West States: Oregon; Washington Keywords: Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger. Company Overview Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve customers in 2,782 retail food stores under a variety of local banner names in 35 states. Our Family of Companies also operates 2,268 pharmacies, 274 fine jewelry stores, 1,489 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States. Kroger is dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit by serving America through food inspiration and uplift and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement. Posting Notes: OR || Portland || 3800 S.E. 22Nd St. || 97202 || Kroger Manufacturing || None || Cost Management || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon Job Segment: Manager, Engineer, Information Systems, Category Manager, QA, Management, Engineering, Technology, Retail, Quality